Marquis Los Cabos Resort & Spa

I have to say this is an amazing property for several reasons… The property itself is beautiful, clean (you constantly see staff cleaning, maintaining, and repairing) and beautifully manicured. It’s location is close enough to the airport, and right on the beach… The staff genuinely makes every attempt to anticipate every need… Friendly and warm… Everyone is smiling and its evident they take pride in what they do.
The food! The restaurants were great… The breakfast and lunch outlets provided a good assortment of fresh seafood and staples to accommodate every pallet. The ceviche was awesome (ate it everyday of our stay), the Japanese outlet had great teppanyaki… We upgraded for one of our dinners and dined at the French restaurant (approx $ 65 per person) … Five course classic French dinner… It was a beautiful meal… Visually and on the pallet… The service was exceptional.
Susie and Renee at the pool took great care of us and made sure our drinks were never empty and Jennifer, member of the entertainment team was genuine, warm, friendly, and a lot of fun…
I will definitely make an effort to stay at this property again… Thank you for a great experience Marquis Los Cabo’s team!

Simply the best…
The best experience we’ve had in terms of accommodations, service and food. All the staff was very attentive and paid attention to detail. We celebrated our 25^th anniversary with a 5 night stay at the Marquis just last week. Since we mentioned the occasion they surprised us with many small details that went a long way. I won’t spoil it for you just case you decide to do the same!
One of our favorite things to do was the outdoor Italian restaurant. That night they also featured a wine tasting activity. Don’t pass up the appetizer thin crust gourmet pizza baked outdoor in their brick oven. Beef carpaccio was off the hook.
I also recommend Sakke, the Japanese restaurant. Moises took good care of us and all his suggestions were on point.
If you go to Vista Ballena, you have to try the beef chimmichurri thingy.
Special shot outs to Fernando at the front desk, Sergio the greeter, Abigail the bartender, Yonizclisaili the waitress at Sakke and Jenny from the entertainment team. Because of the service and warmth of these people we will return soon!

THE FRENCH RESTAURANT AT THE MARQUIS… I noticed no one really mentions or reviews the French Restaurant at the Marquis.
I imagine cause not many people go to it because it is an extra charge 130.00 for 2.
One saving grace there are 2 bottles of wine their chooseing that is included.
This is five star food all the way prepared by a classically trained French Chef. From five star service by 3 waiters who attentively take care of you.
It’s not for everyone but the if you are a foodie or if you really want to impress your sugnificant other, you have to go at least once.
We went early at 6 and we were the only ones there (they can only accommodate 16)
We felt like royalty. There is another seating at 8 pm. Reservation are required 1 day ahead or early morning so chef can prepare. It is a 6 course pre fix menu.
We had Smoked Salmon croquettes, grilled Salmon and scallops, lobster. Lamb and beef filet, and incredible desserts.
Everything was cooked perfect, everything was very French with delicious sauce accompaniments, all were presented magazine photo ready.
Jose the waiter and his team matre d and helper were excellent waiters and are there for you.
We tipped them 30 bucks. Would not hesitate to go back its the best food in the resort by far.
(Read my review on the Resort) here or Unilocal

This is the best resort in Cabo, hands down.
Let me start by saying that it isn’t for everyone. It’s a smaller, adult only resort located in the corridor, and it’s pretty quiet. So if you are looking for an incredibly relaxing and beautiful vacation, this Is the place for you. If you are looking for a crazy spring break-​ish party time, maybe not.
Food: Amazing. Best ceviche I’ve ever had. Italian restaurant was surprisingly really good as well. Every meal was delicious and it’s clear they take pride in that.
Staff: Awesome! You won’t find friendlier staff. From the front desk to the activities people, (special shout out to Angelo, Omar and Adriana!) top notch. Again, they all seem to have a sense of pride in this resort, and it shows.
Rooms: All oceanfront. I don’t see how you could not get an awesome view. We took the cheapest room and were on the second floor and our view was awesome.
Spa: Worth every penny.
As I mentioned, it is a little sleepy there, so if you are wanting some serious nightlife, I suggest taking a cab into Los Cabos – very easy to do. Then come back to this little bit of paradise.

The Hotel has stunningly beautiful views, clean nicely decorated rooms and great pool lounging choices. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They organize bocce games, rifle shooting (really), beach volleyball, etc. throughout the day. They truly were fun to hang with, even into the night when they lead a pub crawl.
The food is bad. Breakfast buffet has tons of food on it and they have three diffferent restaurants to choose from — Italian, Mexican and Sushi but all the food tastes like a prison or what I imagine Applebee’s tastes like.
The drinks, both in the restaurants and by the pool, are weak. They don’t contain much alcohol and they don’t taste great. You won’t find anything that isn’t better than well-​drink level, even for purchase.
The espresso bar is decent for coffee in the morning but their pastries are weak.
We were three friends who wanted to do nothing for 3 days and it was a perfect spot.

This review is long over due! We stayed here and absolutely loved it. It is aldults only so no you cannot bring your rug rats with you. It’s OK, don’t hate… they are plenty of other resorts in Cabos that cater to you!
I am sun worshipper and cherised my days on my lounge chair with the sun at this beautiful, upscale resort. We upgraded to a suite. If you can, trust me it is worth it. The views, the incredible panoramic pool and food are all top notch. Pinch me, I want to go back here now!
It is pricey but worth it. The staff was amazing. Please tip them well. Tips go such a long way in Mexico and they so deserve it.
I loved sleeping in and then going down for breakie for fresh fruit, a custom made omelette and strong coffee. For lunch, I seriously lived on the fresh guac, chips and grilled chicken. Everything was so fresh.
We never left the resort, even staying there for 7 nights. We walked the beach a lot and just enjoyed the great service, cocktails (yes, we had many every freaking day) and meals.
We will be back for sure. Again, please tip everyone at this resort this well. You could never duplicate this place in the states. That said, there were a lot of very nice Canadians at this resort.

This is an all-​inclusive resort. It is absolutely phenomenal. There were no children there which was great. The staff was awesome. The food is 5 star restaurant quality. My wife and I chose the Marquis after a family friend’s recommendation. So we went to celebrate our 20^th anniversary. Worth every penny. Wife did the 1 or 2 hour massage at the spa on site. She said it was the best she has ever had. I’ll try to attach the picture of our balcony view. You could not have asked for better.

I went to Secrets Marquis in July-​Aug 2014 alone. I needed a getaway and found just what I was looking for at this resort. It’s all inclusive, and the restaurants on the property are pretty good. My room was nice and there was some minor construction going on right outside of my room on the exterior but it didn’t bother me at all. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. This is a resort for adult couples. Although, I went alone and I Am completely comfortable in my own skin, I did stick out. This place is romantic and primarily for newlyweds. All in all, I had a blast and will go back, with a loved one, not alone.

No Longer a Secrets. The Marquis has been completely renovated and reopen recently as it was hit by the Hurricane.
It was my best hotel experience Ever! Beautiful, architecturally stunning and very relaxing. Everything and everybody was just perfect.
The Location, the food, the staff, the rooms, and of course the amazing swimming vanishing edge swimming pools… Just perfect!

Beautiful, clean and excellent service. Food not foodie style but good and fun. Neither my husband nor I drink, him not at all and I think I had two margs in 7 days… neither of which were very good. LOVED being right on the ocean hearing the waves crashing. Was not wild about watching the adults drinking to the point they acted like they were teenagers on Spring break. Probably would not go back but that would be the only reason… everything else was marvelous. July 2 – 9, 2014

My wife and I spent our first anniversary at the Secrets Marquis. We were looking for a place relatively close to where we live (California) and nice. Overall, it was a very fun time with one exception that I will outline below.
On the positive side (and there are lots of positives), the service and waiters were excellent, both in the restaurants as well as poolside. We found the food very good and the facility is very clean and appears well maintained. Our room had an ocean view and I very much recommend to those considering this resort to get the ocean view as well. We stayed on the 5^th floor (the top floor) and the rooms have balconies that are sufficiently large to comfortably accommodate a table and chairs without feeling too cramped. It’s great for morning coffee or evening wine.
Here are some things that we felt are also worthy of mention… some are important and some not so much:
— The beach is beautiful to look at but the sand is pretty granular (not powdery and not rocky but in between) and not enjoyable to walk on (IMO). In addition, the ocean near the hotel is not fit to swim in due to the wave break being right onto the beach as well as the significant under tow. On the flip side, there are quite a few other places relatively nearby where you can snorkel and swim but it will require a taxi or bus ride to get there.
— There are three pools which are beautiful, two of which are infinity pools. In addition, there are plenty of chaise lounges and large umbrellas available and the staff will position them to your liking. The waiters there are attentive and you don’t have to wait long to place an order for either food or drinks.
— This resort is fine if you want to get away from it all but it is located in between San Jose and Cabo San Lucas. To get to Cabo San Lucas, it’s about a 20 minute ride by taxi and maybe 25 – 30 minutes by bus. The taxi will cost approximately $ 35-​$ 45 one-​way and the bus will cost $ 2 (yes, $ 2). As an amusing side note on the bus, you have to run across the highway in front of the resort and stand by the side of the road. Raise your hand when you see the bus and it will stop and pick you up (no kidding, right there on the side of the highway). The busses are air conditioned (yes!) and comfortable. Note that the resort does not provide a shuttle service to either Cabo San Lucas or to the airport in San Jose… not a big deal but it would be a nice touch.
— Now for the negative matter that caused this resort to rate 4 stars instead of 5 (It was almost rated a 3). Shortly after arriving, you will be asked if you would like to visit one of the other nearby Secrets resorts. This particular staff member told to us that a visit to one of their other resorts would be for the purpose that it also be considered in our next travel plans to the area. We were told we would be provided breakfast, a tour of the hotel and then a ride back. It didn’t work out that way at all. Once at the other resort, it quickly became clear that we in for a sales pitch to join their resort group and that a sales person would be joining us for breakfast. I explained that this was not what was proposed to us at all and, in the interest of not wasting anyone’s time, that we had no intention of buying anything… period. I was polite but clear and up front about it. The sales lady then tried to pressure us with the «That’s what they all say…» technique which got her nowhere since I sell real estate for a living. The people at this resort then called our resort and put the person who sent us there on the phone. I asked him why he sent us there under these circumstances when it was previously made clear to him that we weren’t interested in buying anything. Incredibly, he then said that we were on our own for the taxi ride back. My wife and I were so ticked that we honestly wanted to simply check out and go elsewhere. As you can imagine, this event really left a sour taste in our mouths and definitely colored our visit. However and in fairness, the rest of our stay was very nice as I have stated above. Just be aware that if you go on one of these «familiarization tours», it’s a sales pitch and don’t believe otherwise, regardless of what is told to you.
So in summary, the Secrets Marquis resort a beautiful facility right on the ocean. It’s clean, seems well-​maintained, and the waiters and staff (with one noted exception), were excellent, friendly and a pleasure to interact with. The food is good and there’s enough variety that it doesn’t get too repetitive. Would we stay there again? Possibly. We were there for five days and it was a pleasurable stay.

We stayed here for 7 days and it was amazing! Beautiful hotel, breathtaking view, impeccable service, Overflowing with drinks and food!
It was our first time in Cabo and first time staying in a all inclusive hotel. We came to cabo simply to relax, and the place is just perfect and serene. With the adults only policy it’s good to be away for a while with kids, mind you… no running through the corridors and shouting early in the morning.
We were awed right away after pulling of to the drive way by this welcoming huge open entrance to the register with the beautiful ocean view and wind breeze! right when you step out from the car service is right away on your side to take your luggage away and cool bottled water and hot towels to freshen up. We stayed at a room with ocean front and we loved the view, we can see the infinity pool from side to side.
Every day they have some activities from morning til’ night. From beach sports to excursion and evening entertainment, watch out for those daily papers they give every night inside your room for activities. They have 4 restaurants french/​Italian/​Asian/​grill though they have Mexican cuisine only serve for lunch And room service. And 2 open bars. You can also have a couples romantic dinner by the beach side only by reservations. The foods are pretty good no complain plus we think they are organic and free of hormones. Also they have a free professional photo session that you can do all around the resort, good for souvenir though you have to pay for printing but no purchase necessary.
We went for a there spa since we think we can use the coupon but instead we ended not using them since we can’t use them on couples massage! there price is to expensive that even if you use the coupon which only allows you to use $ 80 of it is still pricy! Our experience at the spa is not worth, especially for the money and time. I had better service than that in Vancouver. Could’ve use the money and time for a excursion.
On the bad side you can’t swim on the front beach area because there’s a deep hole, you have to walk toward the next resort to swim.
This place is good if you just wanna relax, romantic getaway for couples. Would definitely come back again in here in the future!

We went here for our honeymoon and all we could talk about is when we thought we could come back! This place is PERFECT for sitting around by the pool, drinking, and relaxing. It is very, very laid back and we wanted for nothing while we were there. If you are looking for beach swimming, jetskis, loud annoying people, drunk girls/​guys, children screaming this is TOTALLY NOT that scene. It is very romantic, with lots of couples on their honeymoons, anniversaries and birthdays. If you are looking to be pampered in a gorgeous setting — then this is the place!!!
We didn’t get a hard sales pitch at all when we arrived. The concierge person (Ashley) mentioned it when we checked in, but after that, not one person mentioned it to us again. The rooms are lovely (all suites), and an open layout. Kind of funny with going to the bathroom, but not too bad.
I seriously can’t understand how anyone could say anything bad about the food. I couldn’t get enough of it! The fish tacos were to DIE for (and I live in LA, so I am no stranger to fish tacos) because the sauce was soooo good! Everything else was delicious too, no matter where we ate. The seafood quesadillas, the ceviche, the French fries, the sea bass with pasta… I kept waiting for something to not be good, but it never happened.
And the drinks, not watered down, and they are constantly handing you more to have. Every day there was a «Drink of the Day». My favorite was the Cabo Manilla. Ask for one, you won’t be sad you did!
There were two room services a day, and the turndown service was awesome. With turndown service, you got a «newsletter» that let you know the events of the day. For example:
10:00 — Yoga
10:30 — Beach Walk
11:00 — Beach Volleyball
11:30 — Aqua Aerobics
12:00 — Rifle Shooting
1:00 — Texax Hold’Em
Etc.
And then every night, there was «something». Sunday and Wednesday they do a pub crawl in Cabo San Lucas and then on Tuesdays, they take you to San Jose to see the art district (which we loved; little boutiques and the beautiful mission). In addition, there was usually some type of «show» at night. We saw a Brazillan percussion show with dancers, a Gypsy shows with fire-​jugglers, and there was a Mexican night… it was nice to not have to go anywhere and still have something to do.
If you do want to go to one of the towns (we did to swim with dolphins in San Jose and a sunset cruise in Cabo), but you feel like $ 30 is steep for a cab, TAKE THE BUS! Ask the concierge which ones to take (ask Hugo, he’s great!) and for $ 2.50 you can head to either city since this resort is basically right in the middle.
The pools are HUGE and clean. I never felt crowded there at all and there were always seats by the pool to lounge. The pool staff were super attentive, but not annoying.
And, one last thing… GO TO THE SPA!!! They give you coupons to use when you first get there, and you can use some of the them at the spa. We got aromatherapy massages and they were awesome. Also, the spa has open air hot tubs and a saltwater pool. It was amazing. I’m sad we didn’t go more often.
Overall, this place was amazing. I can’t wait to go back!

Pros: Beautiful room, well kept grounds, excellent service
Cons: Can’t swim in ocean (10 min walk to swimable area)
The crashing waves were beautiful but loud! Sounded like thunder at night.
I don’t drink enough for all inclusive to be worth it, but I tried my best eating everything. The food is okay, but the only thing that really stood out was the cerviche. There were also fun activities, and not everyone did them so it was like we got a free private salsa lesson. Also had a cooking class, archery, volleyball, aerobics and other things to do.

This was my first time staying at an all inclusive and though we had a blast, I don’t see myself staying at many more all inclusives in the future. We were there for a friends birthday party and ended up being a group of 20 people. The unlimited food and drinks were great and definitely makes their high prices worth it, but most of the food left much to be desired. The breakfast was pretty good, we ordered bottles of champagne and made mimosas table side every morning. You were able to choose between fresh fruit and pastries, a buffet/​omelet station or a full menu with many other options. At the pool there were a few good dishes, but others tasted like they were frozen and then microwaved. Stick with the ceviche (many different flavors and ingredients to choose from), mozzarella sticks, jalapeño poppers, Mexican salad, flautas and the chips and quac. The margaritas, daiquiris and drinks of the day were also great. We asked for an extra floater or two everytime as they weren’t the strongest drinks. There was one restaurant that sticks out and that is Spice. It was sushi, Asian and hibachi. They had this amazing appetizer that was bananas and mozzarella that was delicious! The sushi was also fresh and delicious. The fried rice, udon noodles and teriyaki chicken were also awesome.
The wait and service staff was impeccable. It was never more then 10 minutes for someone to stop by as ask you if you would like a drink or something to eat. We were sure to tip a few dollars everytime as $ 3 – 5 to us means nothing and to these people can make a big difference.
The front desk and management were much less accommodating. When we arrived our room had two full (not queen) sized beds. My fiancé and I were pretty bummed about that. They told us there was nothing that could be done. A few hours later we headed to a friends room where their two beds were pushed/​joined into one. When I called room service they were able to do the same for us in matter of minutes. We are still surprised that was not offered to us sooner. Side note, The beds were miserably uncomfortable. They were hard and had crappy pillows. However, we didn’t spend much time in out room and the time we did we were mostly enjoying the amazing view and spending time at the pool.
Upon checkout two other things happened that really turned the trip sour. We were charged a $ 50 cleaning fee for spilling a drink on the bed. We called immediately when that happened and the housekeeper changed the sheets like it was no big deal. Upon checkout they demanded we pay a cleaning fee. I was annoyed not by the $ 50, but by the fact that we had spent $ 2500 to stay at this resort for 4 nights (as a group we spent over $ 30,000!!), including booking the presidential suite and they were completely unaccomodating. In addition to that, someone in our party needed a wheelchair one of the nights and the staff told us to leave outside the room when we were done.
After leaving the wheelchair someone moved it and it later showed up broken. Again, they charged us $ 50 though we were not the responsible party.
The views were amazing, the rooms were pretty nice, it didn’t seem like they had many activities (things like jet skiing, zip lining, horseback riding, massages, shows, parties, movies, etc) were not included or not available. To continue to compete in the all inclusive market, this place definitely has some major improvements to make.

This is a very nice resort super clean and the service us very good for this type of place. We will definitely return, but this is not what I would call 5 star service and property. The ocean is beautiful here but the shoreline really keeps you from getting into the water. The food is just what you would expect at any all inclusive they just dress it up a little better.

This place is first class all the way. I had a blast! Most attentive staff at any resort I have visited in all of Mexico. Maid service was prompt and precise. One of the waitstaff there named Adalberto made my trip great. The hotel should pay him more money because he is the man. I never had an empty glass of premium liquor. If you are looking for the spring break college crowd this is not the place for you. This hotel is for adults who enjoy luxury.

As Lori says, they lose a star for the time sales pitch at check in. And other than only offering one choice of chardonnay and sauvignon blanc, everything else was 5 stars. The view, the crashing waves, the friendly service, the room, the ceviches, the delicious drinks make it tempting to return. Three nights wasn’t enough!

My wife and I stayed at this hotel in 2005 and 2007 when it was the Marquis Los Cabos. Both occasions were wonderful so we wanted to go back for our 9 year wedding anniversary. On our most recent visit, we realized it became an all-​inclusive resort under Secrets Marquis Los Cabos!
We were pleasantly surprised and excited to experience our first all-​inclusive and their «Unlimited Luxury.» Though I was a bit nervous about the food as an all-​inclusive, it turns out that all our dining experiences were great.
I had the fish tacos «Baja Style» three times from Dos Mares while lounging at the pool. Guacamole and ceviche by the pool was also nice. We had dinner at Spice, Benihana style cooking, twice! I’d recommend trying the filet, chicken and fish combo along with some sake! The grilled garlic chips are also addicting. For Spice, you need to make dinner reservations with the concierge. With reservations, you’ll sit at one of their 3 grilling tables, each table seats 6 total people. If you do not have reservations, you can also dining at the regular tables.
Vista Ballenas served international and Mexican food. The seafood risotto and the tenderloin medallions were savory dishes. We topped it off with coffee and tea. The honey they provided for my tea was so sweet and fresh!
The spa is exceptional, one of the best in all of Cabo! Open-​aired hot tubs that face the ocean, steam room, private showers and a variety of treatments to choose from.
Like the previous two times we visited, we were pleased with our beautiful room and the ocean view. The open aired lobby is still one of the most breath-​taking entrances we have ever seen. The architecture is truly stunning!
It’s one of the most romantic places to stay.
Foder’s rates Secrets Marquis Los Cabos as a «Foder’s Choice» and it was also on the short list for Best Spa and Best for Romance.
TIP: With a dinner reservation, you can also dine at Dreams Los Cabos under the Secrets Marquis all-​inclusive package.
Room Tip: As you face the hotel, try to get a room on the right side of building as you be able to better see…

This is an all inclusive, adults only resort and is where we went for our honeymoon in September 2013. We booked it all through a travel agent I found through American Express Travel. This hotel isn’t in downtown. It’s actually on the way to downtown in between the airport and downtown. I liked that we were removed from the crowds but just a short car ride away from downtown.
The hotel reception area is stunning. It’s very picturesque and exactly what you want to see the moment you arrive from the airport and step out of whatever vehicle you are exiting. Our room was perfect & had some special touches for honeymooners. Every morning they would place a light breakfast into a small cubby closet near our front door. The room was always stocked with bottled water.
We spent our days lounging around the pools and it was very quiet and relaxing. The music they play is very ambient and relaxing. I personally wouldn’t have minded some mainstream music I could recognize or even some Spanish music since I wanted to feel like I was in Mexico, but I realize my personal preferences may not be shared by others. The resort staff were always around for those guests who wanted to order drinks or beer around the pool. I was loving the fact that I could order Ceviche and beer and enjoy it from my chez lounge while staring at the infinity pool and ocean. For those guest who wanted to be active there were activity staff roaming around offering corn hole matches, water aerobics etc, but never in a way that it interfered with guest who wanted to relax. At night there were always optional activities like casino nights for guests who wanted to be social, but we mostly kept to ourselves. The staff here are friendly and really ensure the guests are comfortable without being overbearing or in your face. Even the food was great. We had Japanese, Italian and French cuisine and there were still so many other options we didn’t even get around to.
Tip: At the airport & hotel you may be offered opportunities to visit other properties for meals, «presentations» or discounts on excursions. All of these are gimmicks. Our hotel advertised that we could dine at the sister resort Dreams. To see what it was like we took up our hotel concierge on his offer to set us up with breakfast there. We didn’t expect a sales team rep to sit & eat with us! The meal was followed by a tour and time share «presentation». I wish our visit to Dreams had been a dream, but it was a nightmare. I did dock one star for this experience, but I do recommend this resort to a lot of people so now I just tell them to avoid all offers they make you to dine at their other property. Secrets is soooo much better than Dreams… Dreams felt like a child infested Holiday Inn in Florida.
You can walk down to the ocean and take a walk on the sand, but you can’t swim in the water near this hotel due to the dangerous current. You could schedule a private romantic dinner for two set up on the sand, you can buy an in room movie and order the all inclusive roomservice, you can even get a massage, I could have spent way more time here than we did. Maybe I’ll convince my husband that we need to return for our milestone anniversaries :)